And just like that, after a summer that felt like it was entirely made up of heat waves and tropical storms, we are preparing for fall. I’m going to be real and say that, at first, I was scoffing a bit at the fall book lists I started seeing about a week ago. Weather forecasts still had a lot of us firmly in the 80s and 90s, temperature-wise, and outside was giving more iced tea than pumpkin spice.

The Biggest Book Club Books Coming Out This Fall

Reading is a fundamental skill that gives children access to knowledge, encourages their imagination, and helps them achieve success. However, many children now struggle to develop a love for reading, especially as technology leads to more screen time and less time with their noses buried in pages. The good news...

7 Easy Ways To Turn Kids Into Avid Readers

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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Skills that kids practice at home can lead to success in the classroom.

What Teachers Wish Parents Would Do To Prepare Kids For The School Year

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Maricris Drouaillet wins custody of her sister, Maya Millete's three children. The children had been living with Larry Millete's family, who is charged with murder in the disappearance of his wife, Maya. (8/13/24)
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$1.99 Murder in the Crooked House by Soji Shimada, trans. by Louise Heal Kawai. Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson.

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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12 Phrases Psychologists Are Begging Parents and Grandparents to Stop Saying to a Youngest Child

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

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I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Made famous in 2000 by former First Lady Laura Bush, these cowboy cookies are an updated twist on a traditional oatmeal cookie, trading raisins for chocolate chips, pecans, and shredded coconut. (We've swapped out the shortening as well!) To take it a step further, you can also toast the coconut and pecans for enhanced nuttiness. Here's what you'll need for about 18 cookies:

Cowboy Cookies

This story version has been formatted as an on-air script for broadcast outlets. See the original research story here. PARENTS, THIS WILL PROBABLY SOUND FAMILIAR TO MOST OF YOU!. KIDS’ AFTER-SCHOOL ‘HANGRINESS’ STRIKES AT APPROXIMATELY 3:36 P.M., ACCORDING TO A RECENT POLL. THE SURVEY OF 2,000 PARENTS...

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Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

Editor's note: This article was originally published on October 16, 2022. It has since been updated. People choose to have children for a variety of reasons. Some want to invest their time and energy into raising families while others want to provide a home to orphans and opt for adoption. Children can also sometimes help a person heal from their own childhood traumas. TikTok influencer and parent Emily Fauver experienced this when she discussed her adoption with her 3-year-old daughter Ella, reports Scary Mommy.

Toddler has the purest response to finding out her mommy was adopted and it is making everyone cry

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Nursery rhymes have been a fun part of childhood for generations, but did you know they can also help your child learn and grow?

16 nursery rhymes your baby and toddler are sure to love

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Greenville County Library, which has 12 locations in and around the Greenville, South Carolina, metropolitan area, is giving serious consideration to removing all books featuring trans characters from their young adult sections. The public library system has been among one of the most prolific in the realm of censorship since...

Greenville County Library (SC) Wants to Remove Trans Books from YA Section

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The names we choose to give our children can significantly impact their lives. Multiple studies from across the globe have found that a person’s name can influence their employment, social and economic outcomes.Unfortunately, humans make snap judgments about one another, and having an unusual name can lead people to make unflattering assumptions. “We’re hardwired to try to figure out in a heartbeat whether or not we want to trust somebody, whether we want to run from somebody,” Northwestern University researcher David Figlio said, according to Live Science. However, an increasing number of parents are giving their children non-traditional names to...

Mom's video on why parents should give their kids adult names, not baby names, has parents debating

Sharifah talks about representation in SF/F and captain of Book Riot’s In Reading Color newsletter Erica Ezeifedi recommends great BIPOC SF/F. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!. Learn something...

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Kids’ Books About Starting a Business

Today I’m reviewing four children’s books about starting your own business, plus two wonderful new board book releases. I don’t remember going through a phase when...

Kids’ Books About Starting a Business

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